How many CNA classes are in Lawrence, MA?

Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Lawrence. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Lawrence?

Programs in Lawrence follow Massachusetts's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Lawrence, MA: 5 State-Approved Programs

Lawrence has 5 CNA training programs on Massachusetts's approved list. Massachusetts requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Massachusetts is $46,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Lawrence

75 hrs

Training Massachusetts requires

$46,680

Typical CNA pay, Massachusetts

Nursing homes in Lawrence

CNA programs in Lawrence

Each program below appears on Massachusetts's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Lawrence
Program	Address	Phone
Career Training Academy	439 South Union Street, 01841	(978) 902-3527
International Health Training Center	599 CANAL STREET GROUND-WEST	(781) 913-8005
Northern Essex Community College	45 Franklin St.	(603) 489-8907
Notre Dame Education Center	354 Merrimack Street	(978) 682-6441
Notre Dame Education Center	354 Merrimack St, Suite 210	(978) 682-6441

Programs: Massachusetts approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.

Where CNAs work in Lawrence

CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lawrence, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lawrence.

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.

CNA pay in Lawrence

$46,680

Massachusetts

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take Massachusetts's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Massachusetts registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Lawrence

How many CNA classes are in Lawrence, MA?: Massachusetts's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Lawrence. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Lawrence?: Programs in Lawrence follow Massachusetts's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Lawrence?: Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 2 nursing homes in Lawrence.